London Diocesan Board for Schools
36 Causton Street, London SW1P 4AU
Tel: 020 7932 1100 www.ldbs.co.uk
Senior Christian Distinctiveness Partner
Hours: Full time
Salary: £79,700 to £90,856
T&Cs: School Teachers’ Pay & Conditions
Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Place of work: The LDBS office at 36 Causton Street and schools in the Diocese
LDBS is seeking to appoint a Senior Christian Distinctiveness Partner to provide leadership within the organisation and to ensure high-quality support in relation to all aspects of the Christian character of Church schools.
LDBS supports and advocates for Church of England schools and pupils across 18 boroughs of London, a community that comprises 154 schools and 55,000 pupils. We want children’s futures to be transformed in schools that are “deeply Christian, serving the common good.”
There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian. Applications are especially welcome from anyone with a Global Majority Heritage because we wish to address current under-representation. The successful candidate will either be a SIAMS inspector or be willing to train as one.
Your wide-ranging role will include:
Overseeing major events for pupils such as the annual LDBS service at St Paul’s Cathedral
Ensuring LDBS provides distinctively Christian support to schools
Contributing to meetings and training to equip Church school leaders
Engaging with stakeholders across the wider education system to advocate for Church schools
Providing leadership within LDBS to ensure our work is in line with the faith and practice of the Church of England
You will possess:
Experience of senior leadership in a school
Strong understanding of the SIAMS framework
Understanding of current issue issues facing Church schools
The ability to use a consultancy/ advisory model to effect change
For more information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Terri Patterson, People and Culture Director: terri.patterson@london.anglican.org
To apply, please complete the application form and send it, with an accompanying statement, to ldbsrecruitment@london.anglican.org.
Your statement should be no longer than two sides of A4 in length and should, with reference to the job description and person specification, explain why you are applying for the role and why you are a strong candidate.
Closing date: Monday 24th March 2025
Interviews: Thursday 3rd April 2025